In the blink of an eye, Yuan Zhizhi was able to jog. Yuan Zhao counted the days and found that it would be Zhizhi's first birthday in less than ten days.
She didn't know whether the birthday celebration could be held this year.
I originally thought that I would be able to return quickly after this trip to Beiqiang, but I didn't expect to stay for so long.
That evening, Duota came back from outside, and Yuan Zhao vaguely saw something from his expression.
Sure enough, when he came back he told her that they would leave tonight.
His injuries have completely healed, and he has been moving around these days, waiting for a good opportunity.
It seems that the time has come.
Yuan Zhao's original intention was that it would be inconvenient for him to take the children with him, so they would set off after Duota left.
But Dotta insisted that she join him.
He prepared several horses and a carriage.
Yuan Nan'an volunteered to ride the horse, and Duota gave her his bow and arrow.
Yuan Zhizhi waved her little hand, and Xiaobai stayed by her side, not leaving for a moment.
That night, the night was as dark as ink, and a group of people quietly rushed to Xiaoyue City.
When they arrived outside the city, the sky was still pitch black, the night wind was biting, and only sporadic lights were flickering on the city walls.
It was the Yin hour, when people were in the deepest sleep. Everything was silent except for the occasional sound of patrolling footsteps.
Dota pulled the reins and looked back at the carriage waiting not far away.
He walked forward slowly and tapped on the car window. Yuan Zhao lifted the curtain, revealing a pair of eyes as calm as water, and looked into his eyes in the night.
"A Zhao, you and the children stay here. I will leave a team of eagle guards to guard you." Dota whispered.
His eyes swept across the distant city wall. The Eagle Guards lurking in the dark had already gathered, their figures hidden in the night, ready to strike.
"When you see the signal light up in the city, it will be a sign that it's safe." He paused and added, "You stay here and wait for me to pick you up, okay?"
Yuan Zhao frowned slightly, his eyes passing over him and falling on the towering outline of the city.
Xiaoyue City is heavily defended. Although Duoming has sent a large army to the front line, there are still many defenders in the city, and there are also unpredictable variables.
She moved her lips slightly, and finally lowered her voice and asked:
"Is that okay? Do you have enough people?"
Her voice was soft, but it contained a barely perceptible hint of worry.
Hearing this, Dota's eyes flashed with a smile. He slowly turned his head and looked at her for a moment, the corners of his lips slightly raised, his voice steady and calm.
"It's no problem. Doming has already transferred most of the defense to the front lines. Although there are patrols in the city, the Eagle Guards are all top-notch experts... Besides, we have support inside the city."
He spoke calmly, as if this was just an ordinary night exploration operation.
Yuan Zhao was silent for a moment, thinking of Jingkang Mountain, and knew that Duota must have a trump card that he had not yet revealed.
She nodded slightly and said nothing more.
At this moment, the little ball in his arms moved, and took the opportunity to stick out his furry little head, staring at him with his big black, bright eyes, and whispered to Dota in a baby voice:
[Big Devil! Come closer to me!]
Dota was stunned for a moment, then controlled the horse to move forward slightly, closer to the car window.
Yuan Zhizhi tilted her head back, her chubby little hands clenched into fists, her face full of solemnity. She stood on tiptoe, cupped his face with her tender little hands, and kissed him on the side of his cheek with a "smack".
[Come on, Big Devil! The Big Devil will win! !]
Dota was stunned for a moment, then he chuckled softly, a soft look in his eyes.
He reached out and gently rubbed Zhizhi's soft head, his fingertips feeling warm, then raised his eyes to look at Yuan Zhao in the car.
She still sat there, without saying a word, just looking at him, her eyes deep and difficult to understand.
"I'm leaving." Dota said softly, tightening the reins in his hand slightly and was about to turn the horse's head.
At this moment, the night wind blew by, and an extremely light voice came from behind, like a ray of light in the night.
"Don't get hurt again..."
Her voice was as light as a feather, but it penetrated the night and fell into his ears.
He paused and tilted his head slightly.
In the night, his outline was hidden in the shadows. After a while, a faint smile slowly appeared at the corner of his lips.
Then he rode away, his black cloak fluttering in the wind, and gradually disappeared in the direction of Xiaoyue City.
…
Yuan Nanan held the bow and arrow that Duota gave her and quietly stood outside the car.
The night was dark and all around was silent, only the wind in the distance blew the yellow sand, bringing up a low whimper.
Aze sat silently beside her and stood in front of the car with her.
He had never been to Xiaoyue City, and now he had come all the way with them, which was already a long journey.
At this moment, looking at the quietly dormant team in front of him, and then looking at the Xiaoyue City standing tall in the night.
He finally realized that their trip was to do something earth-shaking.
His heart tightened slightly, and Aze clenched his fists, feeling a little nervous after all.
"Are you scared?" A gentle question suddenly came from my ear.
He was startled and turned his head to see Yuan Nan'an looking in the direction of Xiaoyue City with a calm gaze, as if he had already seen through everything.
Aze pursed his lips, lowered his head a little embarrassedly, and finally nodded.
The night breeze blew gently, Yuan Nanan curled his lips and smiled, his eyes bright as stars in the dark night.
She patted his shoulder gently, her tone light and confident.
"It's okay, it will be over soon."
She didn't say much, but Aze felt inexplicably relieved.
Yuan Nan'an looked in the direction of Xiaoyue City and thought quietly.
Although she did not have much direct communication with Dota along the way, she heard a lot of information indirectly.
Gradually, a chess game was pieced together in her mind.
The border between Beiqiang and Dacheng has now been divided into two major battlefields.
One is in Liangzhou City and the other is in Yucheng.
Huo Yan led his troops to contain Helian Chang in front of Yucheng, and Duo Ming originally wanted to send troops to capture Liangzhou City, but he never expected that Liangzhou City was not that simple.
After receiving Huo Yan's military order, Yuan Heng set up an ambush in advance. The army sent by Duo Ming was caught off guard and suffered heavy losses.
Now, the garrison in Xiaoyue City is empty, and it has almost become an isolated city.
Yuan Nan'an lowered his eyes and looked at the bow and arrow in his hand, and he already had the answer in his heart.
In this round, Huo Yan and Duota wanted to use exactly one move - to remove the firewood from under the cauldron.
The military strategies and tactics that Huo Yan had taught her flashed through her mind. Those boring and difficult formations finally became clear in reality.
It's time to close the game.
She gripped the bow tightly, took a deep breath, and looked fixedly at Xiaoyue City, but a hint of worry arose in her heart.
Yuan Xuan, are you doing well in Liangzhou City?
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